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3 weeks ago | 
townhall.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto J. González
The film Plantados tells the haunting truth: Cuban political prisoners beaten and broken by a communist regime, only to later find their torturers walking freely among them in Miami. That is not fiction—it is our reality.
For years, Miami-Dade residents have endured the shame of the Biden administration’s failure to use our immigration laws and national security infrastructure to protect us from the threat of dangerous foreign nationals.
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3 weeks ago | 
texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González
Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezRecent changes to U.S. tariff provisions significantly transform the daily operations of customs brokers, importers, and exporters. With new duties applied to a wide range of products and stricter regulations regarding the origin and composition of goods, customs compliance has evolved from a technical task into a highly strategic process. Jorge A.
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3 weeks ago | 
texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González
Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezBarry R. Patel, CEO of Ruby Red Hospitality and Perspective Hospitality Management Services, was awarded the prestigious Golden Eagle by the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during their annual Noche de Gala – A Night in Bloom, held on May 15, 2025. The award recognizes individuals whose leadership, business success, and community involvement have impacted the Rio Grande Valley.
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3 weeks ago | 
texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González
Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezArnaldo “Nano” Ramirez Jr., a trailblazer in South Texas entertainment, was honored with the Excellence in Arts Award by the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during their annual Noche de Gala – A Night in Bloom on May 15, 2025. The award recognizes his over 55 years of contributions to the region’s cultural, music, and business landscape.
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4 weeks ago | 
texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González
Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezOn May 28, 2025, the Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC), led by CEO Teclo Garcia, hosted a Commercial and Investment Tour at the Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED). The event showcased four developers whose work is reshaping Mission, Texas. It featured a panel discussion, virtual tour, and market update presentation by Mark Hanna, CCIM, owner of SVN | Hanna Solutions Commercial Real Estate.
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4 weeks ago | 
texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González
Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezMayor Norma Sepulveda delivered the 2025 State of the City Address on May 29 at the Harlingen Convention Center, under the theme, “A City Working Together, Working for You.” The evening brought together city commissioners, staff, partners, and residents to reflect on Harlingen’s recent progress and outline future priorities. “We are building more than just a city.
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1 month ago | 
texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González
Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezThe Mission Economic Development Corporation hosted its Commercial and Investment Tour on Wednesday, May 28th, at the Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED), offering stakeholders a firsthand look at the city’s growth and potential. Led by Mission EDC CEO Teclo Garcia, the event featured a panel of developers and investors. It served as an update and a call to action for continued regional engagement and innovation.
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1 month ago | 
texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González
Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezOn May 28, 2025, the Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) hosted a Commercial and Investment Tour at the Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED), spotlighting four developers whose work is reshaping Mission, Texas. The event, led by Mission EDC CEO Teclo Garcia, offered guests a panel discussion and virtual tour, with insights from developers who each launched or expanded their ventures in the city.
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1 month ago | 
texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González
Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezIn response to the devastating flooding across the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) from March 26 to 28, 2025, a coordinated effort among local, state, and federal leaders led to the federal government approving a Major Disaster Declaration. The declaration has enabled the release of emergency aid and recovery assistance to thousands of residents and businesses affected across the four-county region.
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1 month ago | 
texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González
Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezIn response to the devastating flooding across the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) from March 26–28, 2025, a coordinated effort among local, state, and federal leaders successfully secured a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government. This unified response provided much-needed relief to thousands affected across the region. At a May 27 press conference in Harlingen, U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez confirmed that President Donald J.
